organic Balbis nightshade
$ 4,50
Solanum sisymbriifolium, Solanaceae
Tomate-épine, tomate-litchi, vila-vila, sticky nightshade, litchi tomato
Balbis nightshade is often considered a purely ornamental plant and, as such, never fails to attract attention; but its fruits are more than worth the risk of abrasion associated with harvesting them. One wonders against whom this curious beauty is protecting itself with such an array of orange thorns covering its entire body. Gloves and pruning shears are needed to pick the clusters of bright red, cherry-sized fruit, sweet and slightly acidic, reminiscent of lychee. It grows to a height of 1.20 m, with large white or lilac flowers similar to those of the eggplant. Its stems are hairy (under the spines). An annual that can be grown like a tomato, without pruning.
about 55 seeds
Seeds certified organic by Québec Vraiproduced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES
In stock
5-6 weeks before the last frost, sow on the surface of the potting soil (do not cover), and maintain constant humidity. Keep the soil at 24°C to 36°C during germination, which lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Transplant when the first true leaves appear and keep between 16°C and 20°C until transplanting to the garden.
Note: if germination is zero, the seeds have gone into dormancy: stratify in the cold. between -4°C and 4°C for a few weeks.
| # of the lot for sale | SDP211 |
|---|---|
| Germination rate for 2024 of the lot on sale | 83% |
| Test germination conditions | Black, 27ºC, Potting soil, H2O2 soak, H2O2 soak for 4 to 6h, then rinse |
| Number of seeds per bag | 55 |
